Roman Chamomile Essential Oil

INCI Name

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil

Botanical Name

Chamaemelum nobile (syn. Anthemis nobilis)

A gentle essential oil distilled from Roman chamomile flowers (Chamaemelum nobile), rich in angelate esters that lend a soft, apple-like floral aroma. Commonly used to impart a soothing sensory profile in leave-on and rinse-off products. When well-diluted, it’s suitable for most skin types and pairs well with barrier-supportive oils in calming blends.

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Primary Function
Essential Oil
Add'l Function
Active
Scent Profile
Apple-like
Floral
Herbaceous
Mildly Sweet
Is It Natural?
Natural (Steam-Distilled)
Formulate with Confidence

Botanical Building Blocks for Every Blend

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Skin Type Suitability

All
Sensitive
Dry
Combination
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Typical Product Use

Fragrance, skin conditioning, soothing agent

Product Type(s):

Serum
Oil
Cream
Lotion
Balm
Cleanser
Toner
Mask
Mist

Typical Usage Range:

0.1–1% (use lower end for facial leave-on formulas; patch test recommended)

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Supportive Qualities

Traditionally used to calm and comfort the skin, supports reduction in the look of redness, valued for its gentle, comforting aroma

Primary Components:

Methallyl angelate, Isoamyl angelate, Isobutyl angelate, 2-methylbutyl angelate, α-pinene, trans-pinocarveol

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Important to Know

Possible sensitizer for individuals allergic to Asteraceae/Compositae plants, may irritate very sensitive skin if used undiluted, discontinue use if irritation occurs

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Sourcing Tips

Preferred Extraction Method:

Steam distillation

Prefer steam-distilled oil, request recent GC/MS, consider organic certification, verify country of origin, store cool & dark

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More information*

Explore additional safety and regulatory data from trusted external sources:

Cosmetics Info
Cosmetic Ingredient Review
EWG's Skin Deep
INCIDecoder
SkinSAFE
SpecialChem

*The ingredient details on this page are intended for general educational use and should not be considered exhaustive. Additional properties, uses, or safety considerations may be available from other sources. Root & Ritual Apothecary is not affiliated with Cosmetics Info, Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR), INCIDecoder, SkinSafe, EWG Skin Deep, or SpecialChem. External links are provided solely for informational purposes; Root & Ritual does not control or guarantee the accuracy, methodology, or conclusions of third-party sources, including consumer rating systems such as EWG.